Desk-ercises

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Let's face it, the human body wasn't built to spend 8 (or 10, or 12) hours a day at a desk. So, if you need a quick stretch, a moment to de-stress, or want to get pumped up like Strongman, the desk toys are here to help you get some movement and meditation. And remember, a healthy IT pro is a happy IT pro, so go at your own pace and don't attempt any exercises you don't feel comfortable with.
Googley eyes presents: 4-7-8 breathing. What it's for: Simple breathing exercises like this can reduce anxiety in those moments when things get hectic. (Otherwise known to IT pros as Monday. Or Tuesday. Or Wednesday...). 1: Take a deep breath in through your nose while counting to four. 2: Hold that breath while counting to seven. 3: Exhale slowly through your mouth while counting to eight. 4: Repeat four times.
Zen frog presents: Desk chair lifts. What it's for: Work your arms and your core muscles and rise above the fray of the day. 1: Sit straight in your chair with your legs crossed underneath you. 2: Using the arm rests, slowly lift yourself a few inches off the chair. 3: Hold this position for 10-20 seconds.
Zombie presents: Horizontal arm extensions. What it's for: Loosen up those stiff arms and shoulders from hours in 'deak pose' and become the limber IT pro you were always meant to be. 1: Extend one arm out in front of you, palm facing up. 2: With your other hand, grab the fingers on your extended hand and pull it down. 3: Repeat with other arm.
Strongman presents: Water bottle bicep curls. What it's for: Strengthen your biceps and wrists so you can hoist server racks with the greatest of ease. 1: Grab a full water bottle, can of Cold Reboot, quadruple extra large iced coffee etc. 2: Using the bottle as a weight, curl your forearm toward your shouldre. 3: Repeat 10-20 times per arm.
Monkey presents: Side stretch. What it's for: Reduce lower back stiffness so you're ready to leap out of your seat at a moment's notice to help end users change their passwords. Need something a bit heavier than a water bottle? We're partial to the Eaton 5P lithium-ion UPS. It's so lightwieght, you can lift it at your desk! 1: Sit straight up in your chair and raise your right arm above your head. 2: With your left hand, grab your right wrist and pull it slowly to the right. 3: Hold for 10 seconds. You should feel a stretch on your right side. 4: Repeat with the opposite side.
Teeth presents: Jaw stretch. What it's for: Jaw excercises can help relieve TMI (temporomandibular joint) pain caused by stress, poor posture, and long hours in front of screens. 1: Place your thumb under your chin. 2: Using your thumb as resistance, slowly open your mouth. 3: Hold for 3-6 seconds, then close your mouth slowly. 4: Repeat 4 times.
Stressed about power management? We can help with that too. We hope these quick de-stressing tips were a helpful break in your day. As always, we're here to help with all of your power management needs. Switchon.Eaton.com SwitchOn

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